A STUDY ON THE ACTIVITIES IN LEISURE TIME OF 13-14 YEAR OLD STUDENTS

Abstract

Nowadays the technical progress results in reduced physical activity, which, in combination with unhealthy nutrition and imbalanced proportions between work and rest time, affects negatively on physical and mental individual health. These factors are particularly revealed in childhood and adolescence, for which high physical activity was distinctive in the past years. The most effective way to counteract to this is through active physical exercises and sports. The present study analyzes the activities that 13-14 year old students are engaged in their leisure time. A total of 128 girls and 124 boys were interviewed, and the questions related to their leisure activities and their involvement in sports activities. The analysis of the data from the conducted survey revealed the increased interest in sports activities of a large number of the persons studied. The activities they are engaged in their leisure time are quite diverse, which requires good prioritization, organization, motivation and self-discipline.

Keywords

• physical activity
• lifestyle
• adolescents
• organization
• self-discipline
• motivation